RUG BUYERS' ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SUMMER MARKETS, PART 1
Part 1 of RugNews.com's compendium to area rugs at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Las Vegas Market showcases the newest and hottest abstract designs. |
ATLANTA / LAS VEGAS -- In this essential two-part buyers' guide to summer markets, RugNews.com features the latest looks in abstract and updated traditional designs not to be missed by summer shoppers.
And while July markets are historically slower than other times of the year, it doesn't mean that rug vendors are resting on their laurels. Instead, they are making it worthwhile for buyers to attend the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, running from July 11-18, and Las Vegas Market, held from July 30-Aug. 3, by presenting never-seen-before designs, vibrant fashion-forward color combinations and unique constructions.
"Frankly, summers can be slow in Atlanta and Vegas, but we have been riding such great excitement throughout the end of 2016 and into 2017 for our 100th anniversary, that we expect these markets to be good for Capel in sales and attendance," said Cameron Capel, vice president national accounts at the rug importer. "Retailers are still looking for good deals, and at Capel Rugs, we bring the quality they expect at affordable prices."
Dynamic Rugs, which places a strong focus on Millennials, counts on newness to bring summer shoppers in the door. "We are constantly striving to be innovative here at Dynamic Rugs -- thus, our goal is always to introduce something that the market has yet to see, whether it's a slight variation from a previously successful product or an entirely new concept all together," said Anoosha Rouhanian, corporate counsel, business development at Dynamic Rug.
Adds Wendy Reiss, vice president of sales and national accounts at Kas Rugs, "We find that retailers are continuing to look for soft, inviting constructions that are super-soft and pleasant to the touch. Retailers are also looking for soothing transitionals in watercolor and palette looks. And traditionals are always good sellers as we head into fall -- the rich warm tones of spice and jewel tones will not disappoint."
In Part 1 of our Essential Guide we curate the top new designs debuting in Atlanta and Vegas representing the abstract art mega-trend in rugs. These pieces range from meticulously crafted handmade and hand-carved area rugs to super plush machine-made rugs. In addition, some popular license programs, including Capel's Kevin O'Brien and Jaipur Livings' Nikki Chu and Kate Spade New York by Jaipur Living, add fresh modern art designs.
Make sure to keep reading RugNews.com's Rug Buyers' Essential Guide to Summer Markets, Part 2, where we cover companies from L to U, showcasing top updated traditional designs, click here.
AMER RUGS
Amer Rugs debuts the abstracted designs of the hand-knotted, hand-carved Mystique range (shown, MYS-8 in steel gray) at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.
Amer Rugs introduces the hand-knotted Mystique collection of transitional hand-carved rugs. Abstract designs in a palette of grays, blues and orange feature highlights of bright shades. Each rug is painstakingly hand knotted by Amer's craftsmen in India of raw hand-spun virgin New Zealand wool and the finest raw silk. AmericasMart, 1-5-D2. Las Vegas Market, B431.
CAPEL RUGS
Capel Rugs adds a new leather patchwork collection called Laramie for summer shoppers in Atlanta. Shown, Cubes in natural.
Capel introduces three collections to Atlanta (Avanti, Laramie and Peyton) and also grows its Kevin O'Brien program to include Tresillo. "We are very excited about three unique new introductions: Laramie, Avanti and Peyton," said Cameron Capel. "Laramie is an awesome leather collection with 'scratched' looks and patchwork designs. It's made of hand-stitched cowhide leather and may retail for $649 for a 5x8. Avanti is made of brightly colored loop hook wool from space-dyed yarns. And Peyton is a beautiful hand-tufted wool collection using space-dyed yarns in natural, soothing colors."
Avanti, inspired by Southwestern designs, is offered in four distinct designs -- Django, Dakota, Quilt and Kelim. It is made in India of 100 percent wool, in blend of on-trend "multi" colors. Sizes include 3'6" x 5'6", 5x8, 8x10 and 9x12. A 5' x 8' rug may retail for $299.
The cow-hide Laramie is flat woven in India from strips and squares of quality cowhide leather and features six patterns in a range of geometric and abstract patterns with unique dimensional and textural effects, including Brushed Blocks, Arrowhead, Braided Stripes, Cubes, Diamonds and Patchwork. A total of eight color ways are available, and a 5x8 rug may retail for $649. Overscaled floral motifs combined with free-flowing, nature-inspired organic and geometric shapes create the new Peyton collection, hand tufted in India using space-dyed yarns of 100 percent wool. The collection incorporates an oversized loop pile technique for added texture, with a suggested retail of $299 in 5x8.
Finally, Kevin O'Brien presents his latest introduction, Tresillo (Spanish for "triplet"). Featuring a transitional ombré pattern of shaded colors available in indigo and natural colorways, the plush line is machine woven in the U.S of 100 percent olefin, this collection is plush and soft - perfect for providing comfort and style in any space. A 5'3" x 7'6" rug may retail for $399. Capel is offering a 20 percent off promotion of new intros with the purchase of three or more new rugs sized 5x8 or larger. AmericasMart, 1-3-D1. Las Vegas Market, A133.
COURISTAN
Couristan offers new collections and line extensions in a range of constructions for Atlanta shoppers. Above, Oasis.
New collections in a range of constructions being brought to the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market by Couristan include Crawford, Easton and Oasis. Plus the company grows its water-resistant hand-hooked Covington collection, made of fiber-enhanced Courtron polypropylene with new playful designs.
Oasis, featuring an extra heavy luxe pile, is inspired by nomadic Gabbeh designs and hand-crafted of semi-twisted European wool in India. The new collection is available in 2x4, 3'6" x 5'6", 5'6" x 8', 8' x 11'5", 9'6" x 13'6" and 2'6" x 8'6" runner, with an MSRP of $399 in 5'6"x 8". Easton, made of heat-set Courtron ultra-fine polypropylene, features a face-to-face Wilton weave power-loomed in Belgium. Easton designs are created using a multi-point and loom-carved technique with a soft finish. Sizes include 2' x 3'7", 3'11" x 5'3", 5'3" x 7'6", 6'6" x 9'6", 7'10" x 11'2", 9'2" x 12'5", 2'7" x 7'10" runner, and it's MSRP is $299 in 5'3" x 7'6". Brand new to market is Crawford, with a very dense tufted loop pile crafted of a blend of 80 percent wool and 20 percent nylon. AmericasMart, 1-6-D11. Las Vegas Market, A408.
DYNAMIC RUGS
Dynamic Rugs will highlight its plush Opal collection in soft contemporary abstract patterns in Atlanta.
In addition to anticipating several brand-new late-arrivals to showcase in Atlanta, Dynamic Rugs is also focusing on several existing ranges in unique constructions at market. Evolution ($449.99 in 5'3" x 7'7") machine-made in Turkey of microfiber; Mehari ($419.99 in 5'3" x 7'7") is machine-made in Belgium of Decolan polypropylene; Opal ($749.99 in 5x8), handmade in India of viscose and wool; Quartz ($449.99 in 5'3" x 7'7") is machine-made in Turkey of a viscose and special shrink polyester; and Signature ($419.99 in 5'3" x 7'7"), machine-made in Turkey of polypropylene, polyester, and space-dyed polyester. AmericasMart, 1-3A-11. Las Vegas Market, A432.
FEIZY
Feizy, showing at Las Vegas Market, introduces Arazad, a hand-tufted collection of bold geometry and colorful designs.
Feizy, which shows at Dallas and Las Vegas Markets, introduces Arazad, a hand tufted in India collection that combines traditional and tribal designs to create a transitional collection for contemporary tastes. Blues, golds, persimmons and rusts perfectly complement one another across the new range. In Leon, Feizy interprets tribal patterns in chic new colors. This collection is hand-woven with a durable blend of wool and cotton, and crafted to withstand high traffic indoor/outdoor use.
The elaborate patterns of Feizy's Turvey collection are expressed in versatile earth tones and thoughtful accents of rich color, all contributing to the native charm of the tribal-inspired designs. Hand-tufted in a durable blend of wool, polyester and cotton, the eco-friendly designs suited for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Finally, Feizy showcases the plush Zaria collection, which is handmade with 100 precent space-dyed viscose for luxe sheen, and suited to contemporary and transitional spaces. Las Vegas Market, C180.
HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL
HRI showcases the abstract designs of its hand-knotted New Zealand wool and viscose Expressions collection for summer shoppers.
HRI adds six collections and fresh designs in unique qualities for the July markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas, all of which are in production to be ready for shipment after market, said Greg Jordt, executive vice president of sales and market. "As a result of our continued strong sales trend coming out of 2016 and through the start of this year we will be introducing more new collections at the upcoming Summer markets than ever before in the 50 year old history of HRI."
The New Zealand wool and viscose Expressions collection features fashion-right abstract designs in trending colorways styled to appeal to summer market shoppers. The new Boho-chic Melody brings back some lively colors into the HRI palette. Melody is hand knotted in India of New Zealand wool and pure Sari silk, with the bright pops of color all done in a pile of pure silk. Available in: 6x9, 8x10, 9x12 and 10x14, carrying a suggested retail of $1,699 in 6x9.
Moma features a very tailored sophisticated contemporary look that is both woven and hand knotted in India. In the range comprised of transitional geometric designs, New Zealand wool is plied with viscose to give each design a soft patina. Moma rugs carry a suggested retail o $889 in 6x9.
The Mystique collection features elegant designs layered in a soft textured pile of hand-spun New Zealand wool and viscose. The range is hand knotted in India exclusively for by HRI weavers. Programmed and stocked in the same sizes as Melody, it features a suggested retail of $1,699 in 6x9. AmericasMart, 1-5-C10. Las Vegas Market, B433.
JAIPUR LIVING
Jaipur Living introduces several new indoor-outdoor designs including Decora by Nikki Chu. Shown, DNC08.
At summer markets, Jaipur Living highlights a curated introduction of new products which includes four new collections centered on indoor-outdoor and the company's New Naturals collection. New introductions include: Decora, a collection of indoor-outdoor flat weaves by Nikki Chu; a brand new natural collection, Roland, featuring bleached fibers; new indoor-outdoor additions including the flat-woven Waverny range and high-low geometric designs of the Meridian collection; additions to best-selling Naturals and Indoor-Outdoor collections, including: Catalina, Desert and Naturals Tobago; plus more than 20 new outdoor pillows added to Jaipur Living's popular Veranda collection.
In addition, the Kate Spade New York license program adds new looks including two fresh Greenpoint styles (an Ikat and an abstract squiggles designs) plus a mod colorblock design, Curvy, gets added to Gramercy collection. The company will also host another event in its Chai Talk series called Rugs 101 on Friday, July 14, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. RSVP at events@jaipurliving.com. AmericasMart, 1-12-F9. Las Vegas Market, B424.
JAUNTY
Jaunty grows its wool and viscose Soho collection with new abstract designs for the Atlanta summer market.
Jaunty brings fresh styles to summer markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas, including the new Fairfax and Tuscany collections of hand crafted rugs. Crafted using a yarn made of wool and viscose, Fairfax is available in 3'6" x 5'6", 5x8, 8x11, 9'6" x 13', and 8' round. Tuscany, available in the same size, plus a 6' round. Tuscany rugs are hand crafted using a unique combination of looped and cut pile made of high quality wool with accents of viscose. Finally the Soho collection is expanded with two abstracct designs hand tufted using high quality wool combined with accents of silk-like viscose. The new styles are available in the same sizes as Fairfax rugs but also includes a 6' round. AmericasMart, 1-5-F1. Las Vegas Market, A455.
KALATY RUG CORP
Kalaty debuts Torano, imparting an extra level of luxury to the popular abstract look with hand-knotted designs in the Tibetan weave in premium wool with accents of silk.
Kalaty Rug Corp. amps up its offering of modern designs for summer shoppers, debuting four new heirloom-quality hand-knotted area rug collections and adding fresh looks to popular collections (read full story). In fact, in the past several years. the New York based company has adopted a more modern approach to product design, part of a comprehensive rebranding campaign that include a website relaunch. "The rise in demand at the high-end for fresh, more updated contemporary and transitional rug styles has helped drive our new brand image as well as the number of modern and transitional rugs we have introduced over the past couple of years," said Kamran Kalaty. company spokesperson. "And, we don't anticipate a slowing in that direction."
New area rug collections to keep an eye out for at summer 2017 markets include: the broken high-low designs of Grenada, the Southwest erased-style of Taos, abstract high-low designs of Torano, the modern borderless Versa. Plus, Kalaty grows its Oushak collection, and adds new looks to its popular Gramercy, Barcelo and Milano collection. In addition, the company will also launch a new range of bespoke hand-knotted decorative pillows based on motifs from some of the company's most popular heirloom quality rugs. AmericasMart, 1-4-G14. Las Vegas Market, B455.
KALEEN
Kaleen introduces new designs in its on-point swirling Marble collection at summer markets in Atlanta and Vegas. Shown, MBL06.
Kaleen makes a splash at summer markets with the debut of its first machine-made area rug collection (
read full story) called Tiziano. "We are looking to expand into the machine-made market over the next few months, which is a new category for us," said Ty Strader, vice president of e-commerce and marketing.
In addition, the Dalton-based company also presents several new hand-crafted collections in a range of constructions for shoppers in Atlanta and Vegas. The premiering Chancellor range is hand tufted in India of pure wool and features traditional designs in borderless patterns using blended space-dyed yarns in today's trending colors. It carries a suggested retail price of $499 in 5 x 7'9". Marble features marble-like designs and is also crafted of blended space-dyed yarns.
Finally, the chunky braided wool Paracas collection made in India and the distressed, vintage-styled Herrera, an extension to Kaleen's hand-knotted Restoration and Relic collections, also will debut in market. AmericasMart, 1-3-C9. Las Vegas Market, C407.
KARASTAN
Karastan debuts Kismet, a new collection crafted of both wool and SmartStrand Silk -- a first for the company -- at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Pictured, Kismet's Serene Denim design.
Karastan is debuting a new area rug collection crafted of a unique fiber blend at summer markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas called Kismet (
read full story).
Kismet brings together in one construction Karastan's historical love of producing quality wool rugs with innovative SmartStrand Silk to lend Kismet the sophisticated matte finish of New Zealand wool and the silky sheen of SmartStrand. Archival patterns, recast in contemporary colors, share the stage with styles that are completely abstract and textural. All of the rugs are realized in a pallet of neutrals, grays and cream with accents of steel blue, pale wheat and aqua.
Kismet rugs are soft, long-lasting, with a low-profile pile height reminiscent of timeworn antique Persian rugs. AmericasMart, 1-3A-1. AmericasMart, 1-4-C5. Las Vegas Market, C312.
KAS RUGS
Kas debuts the patterned microfiber shag designs of Madison (pictured design 3409) at summer markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas.
Kas Rugs brings five fresh styles to summer markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas. The transitional Austin collection, made of hand-knotted wool in India, features a ribbed effect and braided fringe. The new Casablanca is machine woven in Turkey of polypropylene in 18-color traditional designs with a 1/2" pile height. The plush microfiber Madison collection features a patterned shag designs and is machine woven in China with a 1/2" pile height. Kas' Mission collection area rugs features trendy transitional designs machine tufted of space-dyed polyester in plush and silky pile. Made in China it has a 1/2" pile height. And lastly, Kas introduces the transitional and Southwest styles of Tahoe, flatweave rugs crafted of machine-loomed wool in Turkey with a 1/4" pile height.
Shoppers can also look for a yet-to-be-named luxury super soft shag, made of microfiber and polysilk, to complement its best-selling Bliss collection. Fresh sweater and menswear looks are added to the popular Cortico collection of handwoven knobby weaves. The company hosts a daily wine and cheese reception for customers. AmericasMart, 1-4-C5. Las Vegas Market, B175.
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